TBI Health was created with a simple idea: to help people with pain, illness, or injury. TBI Health has come a long way since it began its journey in 2001, from 2016 we partnered with Southern Cross & together we are passionate about ensuring our clients get the right help, at the right time, to get them back on track & living meaningful lives.
About the mahi (role)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist with experience and an interest in Occupational Health in the Community and/or Vocational Rehabilitation services!
With extensive training and mentoring depending on experience, the successful candidate will be required to provide a wide variety of different Well At Work and Community services within the Manawatu region, particularly working with key businesses to assist in the prevention and management of pain, discomfort, and injury in their workplaces.
Your day to day tasks will be:
- Completing workplace assessments for return to work following illness or injury.
- Providing patient education, training, treatment, and rehabilitation in a variety of community and workplace settings.
- Liaise with external partners such as specialists, general practitioners, and employers to ensure smooth rehabilitation for the client.
- You will have the flexibility to complete administration and documentation tasks from home.
Benefits of joining TBI Health
For your shared passion and commitment to TBI Health and its goals, we have the following on offer for you:
- Competitive remuneration and bonus structure
- Mobile phone and vehicle will be provided for work use
- Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
- Birthday leave! (must be employed for 20 or more hours to qualify)
- Wellbeing allowance is currently valued at $250 if you are employed for 20 hours or more per week or $100 for employees who work under 20 hours per week.
- Inclusive culture which embraces and celebrates the diversity of its people
- Attend several training sessions during the year focused on teaching how to incorporate Māori tikanga in your role appropriately.
- Annual contribution to your career development and further qualifications
- Reimbursement for Annual Practicing Certificate, Professional Membership and Insurance
- Flexible work hours
About You
Our ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and have a minimum of 2-years clinical experience. A post-graduate qualification would be an advantage to the applicant however not essential.
It is expected that the successful applicant would be willing to work towards a post-graduate qualification.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- An interest in vocational and community rehabilitation
- A strong work ethic
- A positive, can-do attitude
- A desire to achieve clinical excellence
- Very good organisational and communication skills
- An ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- An awareness of how to provide top-quality customer service
- A commitment to professional development
- A current practicing certificate to work in New Zealand
- A full professional body membership and full indemnity insurance
- Current full clean driver’s license
- Bachelor’s degree or above qualification
About the Palmerston North team
The TBI Health Palmerston North team is a well-developed and experienced team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, hand therapists, exercise therapist, clinical pharmacist, nurse practitioner and dietician. We have built strong connections with pain specialists, MSK and orthopaedic specialists within the area who work closely with the team on a case-by-case basis.
The team culture is fun and social. We love to have a good laugh together and work collaboratively. We are based in a central location with easy parking and a multitude of cafes with great coffee close by.
How to APPLY
Applications close 14th September 2024.
Please include a cover letter with your application. All correspondence will be kept strictly confidential. All applications must be submitted via the online process. Applications received directly via email may not be considered for shortlisting.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates who meet the skills and qualifications criteria for the advertised role. You will have the opportunity to inform us of any cultural or any other diversity needs you may have.
For further information or a chat please contact the Clinic Manager – Jackson Wong: Jackson.wong@tbihealth.co.nz or 027 303 3427.
Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing as suitable applications come through. So, it is likely the advertisement will close before the advertised deadline. If you are interested in expressing interest or finding out more, contact us as soon as possible.
